Akshay Kumar has been receiving widespread praise for his performance in the recently released film 'Kesari Chapter 2'. In a candid conversation featured on the Zee Music India YouTube channel, the actor spoke about his approach to work, audience feedback, and what keeps him motivated.

“Audience hi maalik hai (The audience is the boss) because they pay for the whole thing,” said Akshay. “When they clap for me, it’s a motivation, and when they criticise, I get to learn as well. I always want to evolve my work. If I get genuine feedback, I never ignore it — be it script choices or role selection.”

He added that constructive criticism has played a key role in shaping his career: “It has happened several times when people have said, ‘Kuch alag karo’ (Do something different). So, I tried doing different movies as well. Criticism hurts sometimes, but if it comes from the heart, it only makes you better.”

“I’ll Rest When I’m Gone”: Akshay Kumar on His Biggest Fear

When asked about his fears and future in films, Akshay shared an introspective thought: “Besides falling from a helicopter, my biggest fear is waking up one day and seeing no messages. Uss din mujhe lagega ki meri baari khatam hogayi (That day, I’ll feel my time is over). I’m not needed anymore. That’s why I never want to stop working. Life is short. I don’t want to rest and make it smaller — I want to make it bigger.”

“Main tab araam karunga jab iss duniya mein nahi rahunga (I will only rest when I’m no longer in this world). In simple words, I’ll keep working until they have to shoot me down.”

About Kesari Chapter 2

Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, Kesari Chapter 2 explores the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and dramatizes the legal and personal battle led by C. Sankaran Nair against British colonial rule. The historical courtroom drama also stars R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday, blending real-life events with fictionalized storytelling to bring this powerful chapter of Indian history to the big screen.

The film has seen solid box office performance, collecting over ₹75 crore worldwide since its release.